Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Mechelen September 2025 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Mechelen](https://expedia.ca/Mechelen-Hotels.d5177.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Mechelen](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Mechelen.d5177.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Mechelen Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Mechelen.d5177.Car-Rental-Guide)[Mechelen Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Mechelen.d5177.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Mechelen ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Mechelen Types of activities Where to stay [Mechelen travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Mechelen.dx5177) ![Mechelen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/814f9a0384c035c0fd0b9fa6e03d9879.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by Charlotte Tweed](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/be2457239b56a74e67e4a31580b4f848.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Charlotte Tweed](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/be2457239b56a74e67e4a31580b4f848.jpg) ![Photo by Peije van Klooster](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d94ea38bf51ecc69d5398f0b1b7a40f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Peije van Klooster](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d94ea38bf51ecc69d5398f0b1b7a40f5.jpg) ![Photo by Thierry Royls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ad9702a5b1fa701be1c37be12fbbd68d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Thierry Royls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ad9702a5b1fa701be1c37be12fbbd68d.jpg) ![Photo by Thierry Royls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a9c1732bcbe596116027cfa7143175b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Thierry Royls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a9c1732bcbe596116027cfa7143175b9.jpg) ## Mechelen Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Mechelen has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Mechelen is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Mechelen to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Mechelen Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Mechelen. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Mechelen attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. * * * Explore thousands of activities with **free cancellation and no added fees**. Design your experience with airport transfers, excursions, day tours & more. Get an insider's look in what to book before you travel. * * * ### Most fun & popular experiences in Mechelen ### Tours & day trips [See all 32 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45562371/a402ceab-3001-478a-8dd1-1b4fe83aa56f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour 1d 8/10 7 reviews Free cancellation available CA $59CA $53 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tootbus-brussels-discovery-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a45562371.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Brussels: Entry Ticket to Mini-Europe](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4530313/8cbb2023-ec94-452e-9cb1-041ada22e76c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Brussels: Entry Ticket to Mini-Europe 9.4/10 3 reviews Free cancellation available CA $33 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/brussels-entry-ticket-to-mini-europe.a4530313.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour + Belgian Beer World](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48829685/a973dad4-cd14-4cff-b785-9f70ba2f88e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour + Belgian Beer World 2d 4/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $80CA $68 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tootbus-brussels-discovery-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-belgian-beer-world.a48829685.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Excursion to Mechelen and Leuven by train](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49187448/6df07ee2-65e2-4284-8d5f-b0f05dffeab8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Excursion to Mechelen and Leuven by train 9h Free cancellation available CA $106 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/excursion-to-mechelen-and-leuven-by-train.a49187448.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Explore Brussels Landmarks with Atomium Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49397536/521f9c82-3c41-4f06-9ad5-15ff735ba6ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Explore Brussels Landmarks with Atomium Ticket 2h 8/10 1 review CA $52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/explore-brussels-landmarks-with-atomium-ticket.a49397536.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Mechelen: Planckendael ZOO Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48413094/c471fcdc-0f68-48b6-ad6b-173f36367cd7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mechelen: Planckendael ZOO Entry Ticket Free cancellation available CA $60 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/mechelen-planckendael-zoo-entry-ticket.a48413094.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Private Luxury Transfer: Brussels to Tomorrowland Boom](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50185476/8de45d39-d6b6-4f89-b119-9bd0e03b8b61.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Luxury Transfer: Brussels to Tomorrowland Boom 1h Free cancellation available CA $473 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-luxury-transfer-brussels-to-tomorrowland-boom.a50185476.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Belgium Mechelen Guided Tour Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49187388/b8c80545-2a2e-4f4f-8911-a98f440d9d16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Belgium Mechelen Guided Tour Guide 2h Free cancellation available CA $42 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/belgium-mechelen-guided-tour-guide.a49187388.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Escape The City Mechelen City Walk With Puzzles](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50073016/2d06fc9a-896d-49d7-be9d-8e906f686152.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Escape The City Mechelen City Walk With Puzzles 2h Free cancellation available CA $49 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/escape-the-city-mechelen-city-walk-with-puzzles.a50073016.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Mechelen Self-Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49819242/804acfcb-027f-467f-82e6-52c8025c6de6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mechelen Self-Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game 2h Free cancellation available CA $42 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/mechelen-self-guided-sherlock-holmes-murder-mystery-game.a49819242.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 14 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Escape The City Mechelen City Walk With Puzzles](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50073016/2d06fc9a-896d-49d7-be9d-8e906f686152.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Escape The City Mechelen City Walk With Puzzles 2h Free cancellation available CA $49 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/escape-the-city-mechelen-city-walk-with-puzzles.a50073016.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Pub Trail Mechelen: an adventure full of surprises](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46182912/0f1c8feb-aac5-47fe-861a-80498d6260d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Pub Trail Mechelen: an adventure full of surprises 3h Free cancellation available CA $18 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-pub-trail-in-mechelen-with-online-pub-game.a46182912.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![3-Hours Private Sightseeing Trip in Brussels](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3169885/d3f774f2-d627-4015-895e-9edea9f32d92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 3-Hours Private Sightseeing Trip in Brussels 3h Free cancellation available CA $335 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/2-hours-private-sightseeing-trip-in-brussels.a3169885.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Brussels City Tour: Day Trip from Amsterdam](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/999838/48d26d46-a21b-4a57-8cb5-a78d58e9de7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Brussels City Tour: Day Trip from Amsterdam 10h Free cancellation available CA $1,959CA $1,665 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/brussels-city-tour-day-trip-from-amsterdam.a999838.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Explore Brussels 10 Hour Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50213443/5d87341d-4305-4b38-9ab8-83b76c474fa2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Explore Brussels 10 Hour Day Tour 10h Free cancellation available CA $1,118 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/explore-brussels-10-hour-day-tour.a50213443.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour to Brussels from Amsterdam](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/734910/7d8b7166-7489-440c-9d8f-bd06e8d22444.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour to Brussels from Amsterdam 10h Free cancellation available CA $1,542 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-full-day-sightseeing-tour-to-brussels-from-amsterdam.a734910.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Follow your tailor-made day trip in Mechelen via your mobile phone (by bicy...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4099559/ab13591e-96e3-4674-ab12-b609d2bb4f64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Follow your tailor-made day trip in Mechelen via your mobile phone (by bicy... 12h Free cancellation available CA $5 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/follow-your-tailor-made-day-trip-in-mechelen-via-your-mobile-phone-by-bicycle.a4099559.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Cultural Antwerp & Capital Brussels: Day Trip from Amsterdam](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/999862/960a4e48-8347-4e5c-bea4-24b5d7aad47c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cultural Antwerp & Capital Brussels: Day Trip from Amsterdam 12h Free cancellation available CA $1,958 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cultural-antwerp-capital-brussels-day-trip-from-amsterdam.a999862.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Private tour : Best of Brussels From Zeebrugge or Bruges Full day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1992655/0bf7ac9a-1597-4d82-bdff-420e3cab157a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private tour : Best of Brussels From Zeebrugge or Bruges Full day 9h Free cancellation available CA $2,285 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-tour-best-of-brussels-from-zeebrugge-or-bruges-full-day.a1992655.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Full day private sightseeing tour to Brussels from Amsterdam](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46888146/f2ece0fe-c564-4842-afc1-6520d0acd739.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full day private sightseeing tour to Brussels from Amsterdam 10h Free cancellation available CA $1,542 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-private-sightseeing-tour-to-brussels-from-amsterdam.a46888146.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Pub Trail Mechelen: an adventure full of surprises](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46182912/0f1c8feb-aac5-47fe-861a-80498d6260d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Pub Trail Mechelen: an adventure full of surprises 3h Free cancellation available CA $18 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-pub-trail-in-mechelen-with-online-pub-game.a46182912.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Antwerp: City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48310815/e27ae3d7-2cda-4ea9-bca2-aa7e08414777.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Antwerp: City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $29 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/antwerp-city-brewery-de-koninck-interactive-tour.a48310815.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![2 Hour Beer Tasting with Local Beer Sommelier in Brussels](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45410891/e5fd06fc-43d3-4168-a032-5479af1354f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2 Hour Beer Tasting with Local Beer Sommelier in Brussels 2h Free cancellation available CA $131 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/2-hour-beer-tasting-with-local-beer-sommelier-in-brussels.a45410891.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Beer Tasting with Local Beer Sommelier in Brussels](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47714407/064078cb-7c0b-4b21-95e2-4cf6884d044b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Beer Tasting with Local Beer Sommelier in Brussels 2h Free cancellation available CA $302 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/beer-tasting-with-local-beer-sommelier-in-brussels.a47714407.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ### Attractions [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&filter.categories=Attractions) ![LEGO® Discovery Centre Brussels Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50207727/ee46d3ab-0334-4147-8c0a-824077019e0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### LEGO® Discovery Centre Brussels Admission Ticket 2h Free cancellation available CA $38 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/lego-discovery-centre-brussels-admission-ticket.a50207727.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Brussels Train World Museum Entrance Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2871687/4ed83848-1b98-45a7-adea-0d388fb5e864.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Brussels Train World Museum Entrance Ticket 2h Free cancellation available CA $24 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/train-world-entrance-ticket.a2871687.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ![Diamond Lounge at Brussels Airport (BRU)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/313338/3ffd71b0-127f-412a-bc32-06588d6da2e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Diamond Lounge at Brussels Airport (BRU) 3h 6/10 3 reviews Free cancellation available CA $64 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/diamond-lounge-at-brussels-airport-bru.a313338.activity-details?&rid=5177&location=Mechelen&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Mechelen | Number of things to do | 40 | | --- | --- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Follow your tailor-made day trip in Mechelen via your mobile phone (by bicy...](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/follow-your-tailor-made-day-trip-in-mechelen-via-your-mobile-phone-by-bicycle.a4099559.activity-details): CA $5 | | Top 5 things to do | - [Excursion to Mechelen and Leuven by train](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/excursion-to-mechelen-and-leuven-by-train.a49187448.activity-details) - [Mechelen: Planckendael ZOO Entry Ticket](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/mechelen-planckendael-zoo-entry-ticket.a48413094.activity-details) - [Belgium Mechelen Guided Tour Guide](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/belgium-mechelen-guided-tour-guide.a49187388.activity-details) - [Escape The City Mechelen City Walk With Puzzles](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/escape-the-city-mechelen-city-walk-with-puzzles.a50073016.activity-details) - [Mechelen Self-Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/mechelen-self-guided-sherlock-holmes-murder-mystery-game.a49819242.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | - [Belgium Mechelen Guided Tour Guide](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/belgium-mechelen-guided-tour-guide.a49187388.activity-details) - [Escape The City Mechelen City Walk With Puzzles](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/escape-the-city-mechelen-city-walk-with-puzzles.a50073016.activity-details) - [Mechelen Self-Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/mechelen-self-guided-sherlock-holmes-murder-mystery-game.a49819242.activity-details) - [Pub Trail Mechelen: an adventure full of surprises](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-pub-trail-in-mechelen-with-online-pub-game.a46182912.activity-details) - [Discover the secrets of Mechelen while playing! Escape room](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/mechelen-escape-game-in-the-city-secrets-of-mechelen.a3975543.activity-details) | | With kids | - [Excursion to Mechelen and Leuven by train](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/excursion-to-mechelen-and-leuven-by-train.a49187448.activity-details) - [Mechelen: Planckendael ZOO Entry Ticket](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/mechelen-planckendael-zoo-entry-ticket.a48413094.activity-details) - [Belgium Mechelen Guided Tour Guide](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/belgium-mechelen-guided-tour-guide.a49187388.activity-details) - [Tootbus Brussels Discovery Hop-on Hop-off bus tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/tootbus-brussels-discovery-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a45562371.activity-details) - [Brussels: Entry Ticket to Mini-Europe](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/brussels-entry-ticket-to-mini-europe.a4530313.activity-details) | ## What to do in Mechelen * * * ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Mechelen ![Tomorrowland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/91db1c52e317e3cce2bd3a19942c791c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tomorrowland Tomorrowland is just one of the places to see in Boom, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Add the area's stunning cathedral or shops to your travel plans. [](https://expedia.ca/Tomorrowland-Antwerp.d553248621563229093.Vacation-Attraction) ![Antwerp Market Square featuring night scenes, a city and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/50000/50000-Antwerp-Market-Square-Grote-Markt.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Antwerp Market Square Spend an hour or two people watching beneath 16th-century buildings in Antwerp’s cultural heart. [](https://expedia.ca/Antwerp-Market-Square-Historisch-Centrum.d6057210.Vacation-Attraction) ![Antwerp Zoo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d7d7ee741ce0116a42014dbae4392f8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Antwerp Zoo Why not meet the animals who live at Antwerp Zoo during your trip to Antwerp? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.ca/Antwerp-Zoo-Centraal-Station.d6057198.Vacation-Attraction) ![Museum Aan de Stroom showing a city, a marina and a bay or harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/49000/49976-Museum-Aan-De-Stoom.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Museum Aan de Stroom Learn about Antwerp’s history and culture at this stunningly designed museum, perched next to the seafront and offering 360-degree views of the city. [](https://expedia.ca/Museum-Aan-De-Stroom-Antwerp.d6144438.Vacation-Attraction) ![Green Square](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/9b91085adc394177fea15447a1e75d05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Green Square Learn about the local history of Antwerp when you spend time at Green Square. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. 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